Well, with Pottermania Invasion upon us once more, Miss Party figures there’s probably a few witches and wizards that could do with a new wand or maybe their first wand. The fun part of this project is seeing an amazingly authentic-looking, ‘wooden’ wand develop from a single piece of ordinary paper, but the very best […]

Miss Party had to split this post, so this is a continuation of “GLAM Your Glass!”, Part 1. When you have a pretty firm idea of your guest count, it’s time to make a run to the craft store. Have a rough estimate of your budget in mind for your station. It’s pretty hard to […]

A “GLAM your Glass!” station is such a fun ice breaker activity and conversation starter for adults or teens that goes over particularly well at a “ladies only” type of party – we ladies do love our bling! This idea obviously works well with a wine glass where wine will be served like a Cocktail […]

This is a continuation post of “Alice in Wonderland” Quotes, Part 2, which are quotable quotes and extremely sensible advice from the characters of Alice’s Wonderland and Looking-Glass world. Miss Party wants you to have lots and lots of quotes to work with as you think of clever ways to use them on your Mad […]

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money Wrapped up in a five-pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar; “O lovely Pussy, O Pussy, my love, What a […]

The flavors of pineapple and coconut together are synonymous with the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands. You taste them in all sorts of food and drink, morning, noon and night. They just work perfectly together! Here is a fantastic summer fruit quick bread recipe that is easy to put together and delicious as an addition to […]

Miss Party is a big fan of the party power of a ‘no-sew’ pennant/bunting. They are so adaptable! Is there a theme, style or color scheme they can’t handle? There are various ways to make a bunting. This ‘no-sew’ version is made to use as a temporary party decoration (it should hold up for multiple […]

Miss Party is having a little, ahem…’work done’ :) and you’ll notice a few changes happening around her humble abode. All for the better, my dears!! She’s working on small details here and there, a little housecleaning during a lull in the Party household; rearranging, dusting out the corners and freshening up the place a […]

Who knew Miss Party’s Mad Tea Party posts would be so ridiculously popular!! Thousands of you are mad for all things Mad Tea Party, Mad Hatter, Alice and vintage –and who could blame you?! Not Miss Party, she’s at the front of the line! She thought it would be helpful to have all that madness […]

For the ‘Shortcake’ base of this dessert, Miss Party highly recommends using an old-fashioned, rustic ‘Delicious Cake’ for a crowd or split homemade buttermilk biscuits for a smaller gathering. ‘Delicious Cake’ is so delicious, everyone referred to it that way when asking Great-Great-Grandma Party to make it again, and the name stuck. Strawberry Shortcake is […]

IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

This cake is so delicious, it’s called Delicious Cake!! Miss Party’s Grandma, Great Grandma, and Great, Great Grandma were amazing country cooks. They often used this rustic cake recipe for family gatherings over the last 100 years. The cake recipe was requested for family birthdays, dressed up as Coconut Cake at Easter, and later in […]

Miss Party has been collecting mercury glass objects and candleholders of all sizes for over a decade and wants to bring them to light for other Hostesses to consider as an excellent year-round, party decor investment. Mercury glass just doesn’t go out of style or out of season! In fact, it’s quite in style at […]

Miss Party loves surprising guests and doing something unexpected to keep them guessing! The “Farmhouse Chic” Breakfast Cocktail Party does this perfectly! It would be a fun theme and style for a relocating friend or couple. It would suit an Engagement Party for a couple who came from different upbringing’s or may both have been […]

Miss Party’s vision is to combine the practical retro styling of the English message and play that against the quintessential English Tea. The key twist is to take the fussiness out of the typical old-fashioned English Tea Party and do a WHITE ONLY mix and match tea service. It’s just a bit Mad Tea Party […]

You just cannot beat fresh berries in the Spring! This fresh Mixed Berry Dessert is very simple and rustic. Miss Party loves to serve this at the end of a casual meal for company as a light dessert finished with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and a fresh Mint garnish. This recipe is easy […]